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DaCarlos Humphrey, Texas high school grad, finally lands college football scholarship in July

To say that DaCarlos Humphrey waited until the absolute 11th hour to pick his college destination is a bit unfair. Rather, his eventual destination just waited until the last minute to decide that they needed Humphrey now.

"It's been a long process," David Humphrey, DaCarlos Humphrey's father, told the Dallas Morning News. "A long road."

Still, before Nebraska-Kearney, the only school to actually offer Humphrey an official spot was Dartmouth. Given Ivy League schools' inability to offer scholarships — they can only help gain acceptance, after which all financial aid is determined by need, not extracurricular activities — Humphrey, who starred for Mansfield (Texas) Legacy High in a wide variety of positions for the past two seasons, was left in a tough spot.

Luckily, Nebraska-Kearney came along just in time, despite the fact that many student athletes are already on campuses across the country beginning offseason training for the forthcoming season. That may leave Humphrey at a disadvantage as a freshman.